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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

three of a kind

This little quilt is all about using hoarded fabric and celebrating my little girl at the same time.

She certainly doesn't need another "baby" quilt, but I figured why not? I have one girl and I might as well get all the enjoyment of sewing for her while she is still little. I had this lovely Heather Ross fabric in my stash that NEEDED to see the light of day.

I didn't want to chop it up into bits, so I simply sewed 3 1/2 yard pieces together for the top and stippled it. She's already using it and dragging it around the house.

I 100% agree, you can never have too many quilts according to my kids who have at least 5 each! I just made a bright quilt out of large strips of fabric and Mr 8 called it a "Cheer me up quilt" and claimed it as his own! Don't you just love a quilt that gets used to bits?

It is so sweet. I agree you can never have enough quilts. I also have some HR lightning bugs that needs to see the light of day. I just can't figure out how to use it and make the most of the fabric. I love the striped binding.

Hooray that you are back! I just can't say that enough. I love how simple this little quilt is. My 2 girls have yet to receive quilts from mama because I just can never find the time, I think I'm going to follow your lead and take a few 1/2 yard pieces of my favourite, hoarded, fabric and make one for them.

I have a tendency to over-sew for my two year old little girl. My three older kids find this a terrible injustice, but I can't help it. There's something about making a little girl blanket that is simply irresistable!

Totally sweeeeet! I'm so happy that you're back to blogging. (I'm a newish quilter that discovered your blog right before you stopped blogging!) Your tutorials are terrific and your gallery of finished quilts is so inspiring!

Very nice!!! So cute, reminds me of ice cream. Love it. I also LOVE that you are back!!! I am a faily new quilter but have been reading your quilt for about two years. And was so sad that you were done in Jan. Thanks!!!

Very good idea, and yours turned out so cute! Some fabrics are better not cut up so small; and I'm thinking this would be good for cleaning up some of my stash quickly- maybe even doll size using fat quarters!?!

Your fabric selection is delicious, and I really like the way the striped binding sets it off. Isn’t it fun having a little girl? Mine turned 47 on the 10th, and I am still sewing goodies for her. The fun just goes on and on. Hugs, Genie

I only have one daughter as well, and she gets lots of quilts. It's so fun to sew for little girls. Everytime I go to the fabric store I see more fabrics thatI want to make quilts for her from. I love the one you made your sweet daughter...Inspiration! Uh oh I feel another quilt coming on.